That this House notes that the figures produced for NHS activity in 1991-92 by the honourable Member for Livingston unaccountably fail to include babies born in hospital or the important work of the special health authorities, including Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital; calls upon the honourable Member to explain this curious deficiency; believes that had he not attempted to manipulate the figures in the first place, in order to attempt to obscure the largest rise for years in patient activity, he would have been spared public humiliation at the hands of Mr David Frost on breakfast television; further believes that, this debacle notwithstanding, the honourable Member's biggest mistake was to say that he would reverse the NHS reforms and turn the health service upside down; notes that he has persistently understated the performance of the NHS; and recommends to the Leader of the Opposition that since the honourable Member has become such a liability, he consider replacing him as Opposition health spokesman forthwith.

That this House notes that the figures produced for NHS activity in 1991-92 by the honourable Member for Livingston unaccountably fail to include babies born in hospital or the important work of the special health authorities, including Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital; calls upon the honourable Member to explain this...

That this House reaffirms its support for the negotiating process in South Africa, which it hopes will lead to a genuine end to apartheid and the creation of a united, non-racial and democratic South Africa; welcomes the progess which has been made towards achieving this goal by the Convention for a Democratic South Africa; expresses its grave concern that the all-white referendum on 17th March could lead to a slowing down or reversal of the negotiating process; recognises that such an outcome of this referendum could lead to the renewed isolation of South Africa and the reimposition of sanctions; and therefore urges Her Majesty's Government to demonstrate it support for negotiations leading to a genuinely democratic constitution and to promote vigorously such a policy.

That this House reaffirms its support for the negotiating process in South Africa, which it hopes will lead to a genuine end to apartheid and the creation of a united, non-racial and democratic South Africa; welcomes the progess which has been made towards achieving this goal by the Convention for...

That this House on Commonwealth Day offers to Her Majesty as Head of the Commonwealth its warmest congratulations and expresses its appreciation for her contribution to the Commonwealth over 40 years; notes that the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association with its 110 active Branches in 41 countries plays an important role in promoting international co-operation and better understanding of parliamentary democracy; and believes the observance of Commonwealth Day on Monday 9th March is a fitting occasion to mark the unity of purpose of the Commonwealth and its people throughout the world.

That this House on Commonwealth Day offers to Her Majesty as Head of the Commonwealth its warmest congratulations and expresses its appreciation for her contribution to the Commonwealth over 40 years; notes that the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association with its 110 active Branches in 41 countries plays an important role in...

That this House welcomes the conclusion of the negotiations between the Sheikh of Abu Dhabi and the liquidators of BCCI and the announcement of the proposals; however considers that it is of the utmost importance that all the creditors of BCCI as far as practicable are fully consulted on the proposals by means of a properly convened creditors' meeting to enable the creditors to have the opportunity to question the liquidators about the settlement proposals and that no final agreement should be made until such a meeting takes place; considers that in the interim, until a full creditors' meeting is convened, the present informal consultative committee should be given sufficient powers to give full and proper directions to the liquidators provided it is made fully representative of the vast majority of creditors; and calls on the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to continue his best endeavours to ensure that the liquidation proceeds in a just manner having regard to the widest possible consultation.

That this House welcomes the conclusion of the negotiations between the Sheikh of Abu Dhabi and the liquidators of BCCI and the announcement of the proposals; however considers that it is of the utmost importance that all the creditors of BCCI as far as practicable are fully consulted on the...

That this House condemns the Labour Party's pledge, repeated in its latest Home Affairs policy document, to sweep magistrates from their places on police authorities; believes that the replacement of magistrates by elected members is designed to strengthen political control of police authorities; and deplores Labour Party plans to interfere with and frustrate the ability of police to exercise professional judgement in deciding how best to respond vigorously to crime.

That this House condemns the Labour Party's pledge, repeated in its latest Home Affairs policy document, to sweep magistrates from their places on police authorities; believes that the replacement of magistrates by elected members is designed to strengthen political control of police authorities; and deplores Labour Party plans to interfere...

That this House is sad to learn of the death of Mrs Kate ter Horst who in September 1944 gave aid and refuge to dying and wounded British soldiers trying to liberate Arnhem; recognises she was an exceptionally brave person whose contribution is not forgotten; and sends its condolences to her family.

That this House is sad to learn of the death of Mrs Kate ter Horst who in September 1944 gave aid and refuge to dying and wounded British soldiers trying to liberate Arnhem; recognises she was an exceptionally brave person whose contribution is not forgotten; and sends its condolences to...

That this House calls on the Government to introduce legislation aimed at eliminating the completely outdated restrictions which allow only two live musicians to perform on licensed premises unless the proprietor obtains first an expensive entertainments licence; recognises that modern technology enables almost exactly the same sound levels to be produced whether by live musician or record, tape, compact disc or other electronic means; further believes that the people of Britain who get so much enjoyment from pubs and other licensed premises should not have their choice of listening to reasonably sized live music groups limited by the imposition of an entertainments licence yet which does not apply to music produced by the recording companies nor for darts, pool matches, quizzes, strip shows and many other entertainments; notes that the lifting of restrictions on live musicians would create jobs and reduce unemployment; and believes that live and recorded music should be treated the same and the two musicians rule should be scrapped.

That this House calls on the Government to introduce legislation aimed at eliminating the completely outdated restrictions which allow only two live musicians to perform on licensed premises unless the proprietor obtains first an expensive entertainments licence; recognises that modern technology enables almost exactly the same sound levels to be...

That this House appreciates the efforts of B Sky B to offer its viewers a wide range of the best of sport and its right to negotiate an exclusive contract to televise cricket's World Cup live in this country; but believes it would be against the long-term interests of B Sky B to anger many viewers by failing to arrive at a commonsense commercial arrangement with the BBC to allow the Corporation to show recorded highlights, thus reciprocating the summer arrangement whereby B Sky B broadcasts evening summaries of the BBC's live ball-by-ball transmission.

That this House appreciates the efforts of B Sky B to offer its viewers a wide range of the best of sport and its right to negotiate an exclusive contract to televise cricket's World Cup live in this country; but believes it would be against the long-term interests of B...

That this House notes that Maidstone Borough Council's Boroughline Bus Company has now gone into liquidation; regrets that the board of the company paid no attention to the advice of either the Conservative group on the Council, nor its professional consultants; commiserates with those employees who will lose their jobs; notes that the non-executive directors of the company included the leader of the majority Liberal group; and calls on the Board to make good the shortfall in the contributions to the company pension fund.

That this House notes that Maidstone Borough Council's Boroughline Bus Company has now gone into liquidation; regrets that the board of the company paid no attention to the advice of either the Conservative group on the Council, nor its professional consultants; commiserates with those employees who will lose their jobs;...

That this House welcomes Birmingham International Airport's plans to attract transatlantic services between Birmingham and the United States of America; notes the overwhelming call by West Midlands business sector to provide such services; further notes that the economic regeneration of the area will be substantially enhanced if scheduled transatlantic services existed; and calls upon the Secretary of State for Transport to allow United States airline operators to provide such services, since British airlines already have such rights but are choosing not to exercise them at the present time.

That this House welcomes Birmingham International Airport's plans to attract transatlantic services between Birmingham and the United States of America; notes the overwhelming call by West Midlands business sector to provide such services; further notes that the economic regeneration of the area will be substantially enhanced if scheduled transatlantic services...

That this House calls upon the Prime Minister to disclose whether any member of the Intelligence Service has been authorised to gain access to Labour Members' private offices and to data bases and files on their computers.

That this House calls upon the Prime Minister to disclose whether any member of the Intelligence Service has been authorised to gain access to Labour Members' private offices and to data bases and files on their computers.

That this House acknowledges the important contribution that universities have made to the country's economic and social well-being; recognises the productivity and efficiency gains that they have achieved as numbers have risen by 8.7 per cent. in 1991; is conscious that Britain's system of higher education is one of the finest in the world and is rightly held in great esteem; recognises that pay review bodies which cover such groups as doctors, dentists and school teachers do, in the view of Her Majesty's Government, enhance professionalism and the raising of morale; and therefore calls upon Her Majesty's Government to establish a pay review body for university academic and related staffs.

That this House acknowledges the important contribution that universities have made to the country's economic and social well-being; recognises the productivity and efficiency gains that they have achieved as numbers have risen by 8.7 per cent. in 1991; is conscious that Britain's system of higher education is one of the...

That this House congratulates and thanks Her Majesty the Queen on 40 years of service to this country and the Commonwealth and looks forward to celebrating the memorable occasion and to many further years of her reign.

That this House congratulates and thanks Her Majesty the Queen on 40 years of service to this country and the Commonwealth and looks forward to celebrating the memorable occasion and to many further years of her reign.

That this House views with approval the contribution of The Prince's Youth Business Trust to the creation of small enterprises by young people; notes that, since its launch, the Trust has helped more than 14,000 young people, often from disadvantaged backgrounds, to develop their self-confidence, achieve economic independence, fulfil their ambitions and contribute to the community through the medium of self-employment; congratulates the volunteers and staff of the Trust and those individuals, companies, trusts and foundations, together with local and central government, whose contributions in cash and in kind make the vital work of the Trust possible; and commends the work of the Trust to the interest and support of all honourable Members.

That this House views with approval the contribution of The Prince's Youth Business Trust to the creation of small enterprises by young people; notes that, since its launch, the Trust has helped more than 14,000 young people, often from disadvantaged backgrounds, to develop their self-confidence, achieve economic independence, fulfil their...

That this House deplores Labour's continuing failure to reveal in debate its tax and spending plans; notes the comments of the honourable Member for Derby South, Official Report, 22nd January, column 400, 'we do not believe that most ordinary families in this country could afford to pay more tax'; believes this cannot be reconciled with Labour's plans amounting to an extra ??37 billion of spending; and finally notes with distaste their record in opposition of voting against all reductions on tax rates, following their previously disastrous record in government of invariably increasing the tax burden on the ordinary family they now pretend to protect.

That this House deplores Labour's continuing failure to reveal in debate its tax and spending plans; notes the comments of the honourable Member for Derby South, Official Report, 22nd January, column 400, 'we do not believe that most ordinary families in this country could afford to pay more tax'; believes...

That this House notes the prediction of the Leader of the Opposition that the Labour Party would achieve a majority of 20 honourable Members following the next general election; recalls the amendment to the Prime Minister's motion (Autumn Statement) tabled by the Right honourable Member for Chesterfield and the honourable Members for Islington North, Bolsover, Tottenham, Newham North West and Hackney South and Shoreditch, together with other honourable Members being in total 25, in which they called for socialist policies including 'major cuts in the arms' budget, the harnessing of the nation's savings, a fair and progressive taxation system...'; and also demanded a restoration of local government democracy, full trade union rights...'; calculates that such a hypothetical Labour Government would therefore rely on the votes of those 25 Right honourable and honourable Members and a further considerable number of left wingers currently amongst the ranks of Labour prospective parliamentary candidates; and calls upon the Leader of the Opposition to explain whether he would capitulate to the pressure of such a group and their demands, or if not, how he proposes to control them.

That this House notes the prediction of the Leader of the Opposition that the Labour Party would achieve a majority of 20 honourable Members following the next general election; recalls the amendment to the Prime Minister's motion (Autumn Statement) tabled by the Right honourable Member for Chesterfield and the honourable...